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So bringing food in is allowed? the faq says no backpacks, are bags allowed if so what is allowed what are limits. I would like to bring in food that could help me not to drink on an empty stomach. My main aim here is to enjoy new beers but not overindulge.

-Take a stroll around and not the vendors you want to see, sometimes they release special brews at various times throughout the eve/day that arent listed elsewhere.
-hit the bathrooms atleast a 1/2 hr before the ending, there has been problems in the past where they want everyone out and close he BRs in the back early which causes a cluster in the front.

So bringing food in is allowed? the faq says no backpacks, are bags allowed if so what is allowed what are limits. I would like to bring in food that could help me not to drink on an empty stomach. My main aim here is to enjoy new beers but not overindulge.

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I think the very limited exception are small amount of pretzels or crackers to help cleanse the palate. Something that could fit in a pocket or around your neck in necklace format.

If you are looking to eat while sampling, they will have two concession stands open on either side of the event. Your basic over-priced convention options (think pizza, sandwiches, fries, etc). I think bringing in a backpack of food might undercut that operation...

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I think the very limited exception are small amount of pretzels or crackers to help cleanse the palate. Something that could fit in a pocket or around your neck in necklace format.

If you are looking to eat while sampling, they will have two concession stands open on either side of the event. Your basic over-priced convention options (think pizza, sandwiches, fries, etc). I think bringing in a backpack of food might undercut that operation...

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That was why I was surprised to hear people talk about bringing food in. I can see that enforced buying of over priced substandard bad availability food might be something the venue insisted on. Guess I will fall back on my original plan on carbo loading before and after. I love tasting these beers but sometimes the high alcohol %s can creep up on you so quickly.

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Does anyone know if the "No Backpack" rule is going to be actively enforced? I've been coming to BeerAdvocate fests for years and I've always worn a backback without any issue. It's especially useful for ACBF where they sell glasses, tshirts, etc.

Anyway, I just found out about the rule last night and I'm heading to the fest after work today so I'm just wondering if I should worry about getting turned away at the door.

Does anyone know if the "No Backpack" rule is going to be actively enforced? I've been coming to BeerAdvocate fests for years and I've always worn a backback without any issue. It's especially useful for ACBF where they sell glasses, tshirts, etc.

Anyway, I just found out about the rule last night and I'm heading to the fest after work today so I'm just wondering if I should worry about getting turned away at the door.

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I would buy a tiny, $5 job lot backpack that you can toss aside if they give you any guff.

Pretzel necklaces look a little silly, but part of that is it comes from the same culture that wears big yellow "beer goggle" glasses and silly hats to these kinds of festivals.

As for cargo shorts... it's going to be 90 degrees. Half the male attendees will be in cargo shorts...

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I highly approve of shorts. It's the excessive and extremely large pockets with which I take issue. Cargo shorts just make a grown-ass man look like he's dressing like a teenager or he hasn't bought himself any new clothes since his mom bought him those shorts in high school. My two cents.

I highly approve of shorts. It's the excessive and extremely large pockets with which I take issue. Cargo shorts just make a grown-ass man look like he's dressing like a teenager or he hasn't bought himself any new clothes since his mom bought him those shorts in high school. My two cents.

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I dunno. When something is as socially common as cargo shorts on grown men, I find it pretty hard to take offense to it. Besides, exactly what kind of shorts do you endorse that don't have a negative stereotype about them? You wear jean shorts, you're labeled a redneck. You wear non-cargo khaki shorts, you're labeled a yuppie. You wear gym shorts, you're labeled a slob. May as well go with cargo shorts and look like a teen given those options...

I dunno. When something is as socially common as cargo shorts on grown men, I find it pretty hard to take offense to it. Besides, exactly what kind of shorts do you endorse that don't have a negative stereotype about them? You wear jean shorts, you're labeled a redneck. You wear non-cargo khaki shorts, you're labeled a yuppie. You wear gym shorts, you're labeled a slob. May as well go with cargo shorts and look like a teen given those options...

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I wear khaki shorts. I never thought of shorts as being such a lose-lose-lose situation.

I wear khaki shorts. I never thought of shorts as being such a lose-lose-lose situation.

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Yeah, so all the people who care about that kind of thing who are wearing cargo shorts are mentally mocking you at the same time as you are mocking them. Moral of the story - who cares. Wear what you're comfortable in and have a good time... it's a 90 degree beer festival.

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Yeah, so all the people who care about that kind of thing who are wearing cargo shorts are mentally mocking you at the same time as you are mocking them. Moral of the story - who cares. Wear what you're comfortable in and have a good time... it's a 90 degree beer festival.

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2 oz on average. Some pours are slightly less if it's a popular beer with limited supply and/or it's a high abv one.

Most lines are usually just long enough to finish your previous sample in a leisurely manner. Or if you want to do math.. 5,000 attendees minus 15% (750) people at restrooms/food/walking around = 4,250 in lines. 4,250 / 140 breweries = 30 people per line on average at its peak. However, it usually takes about 45 minutes for everyone to filter in so lines will be shorter then and also as people start to leave.

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Was working the event yesterday, saw quite a few with mini-bagel necklaces. First time I'd seen that, talk about carb overload! I mean necklaces with a dozen bagels on them.. Lol. Too funny. Also saw a few people with giant doughy soft pretzels, like 6 of them, on a necklaces... Equally crazy. And then plenty with 2 feet of necklace completely packed with the little pretzels... Apparently the entire bag. So funny.

Overall pretty good crowd though yesterday, didn't get too out of control and I didn't see anyone have to be carried out or escorted out so that's a good thing.